When a major car accident happens, and everyone involved tells different stories, it can be hard to determine exactly who was at fault. One driver may accuse the other of blowing through a red light. A motorist may insist that the pedestrian they struck at night was jaywalking. When everyone’s stories don’t add up, insuranceRead More
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How Helmet Use Affects Motorcycle Injury Claims in Oregon
You’ve been sitting on your motorcycle at the intersection of NE Cornell Road and NE 25th Avenue, waiting for the green light. Once it comes on, you proceed, only to be struck by an impaired driver blowing through the red light. The impact leaves you with a traumatic brain injury and compound fractures that leaveRead More
How to Get a Police Report After a Car Accident in Oregon
After a car accident in Oregon, you’ll need a police report for almost any insurance or injury claim. Insurance adjusters will want to see it to verify who was involved, where it happened, and what the responding officer observed at the accident scene. If you can’t produce the report, the insurer has to rely moreRead More
Truck Accident Investigations: Why You Need to Act Quickly on Your Claim
Commercial truck accidents are different from other types of motor vehicle crashes. Not only are you more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries due to the massive size and weight of these vehicles, but the industry itself is governed by complicated rules and procedures, especially when it comes to collisions. Trucking firms are also like anyRead More
Dealing With Oregon Car Accident Insurance Adjusters
After a car accident in Oregon, you’ll likely hear from an insurance adjuster within days or even hours. This person may sound friendly and helpful on the phone, making it too easy to forget that their job includes minimizing what their company pays out on personal injury claims. Although they won’t come right out andRead More
